Castle Heights is eighteen stories by eighteen authors set in an eighteen storey block of flats in London. Each individual author’s writing style was incredibly unique and distinct throughout the book. Whether the story was about a civilian, a hired killer, or the supernatural, the authors managed to capture each protagonist’s personality in a profound way and that of the supporting characters. You got to delve into their personal inner monologues, their likes and dislikes, the type of life they lived, the beliefs they held and what led them on this path that brought them to this part of their story. I really enjoyed this book, even if the gore was a bit much for me to personally handle. I loved the concept that all these different scenarios were playing out in the same building. It highlighted how you never really know what someone else is going through or what hardships they’re experiencing even when they only live a floor away from you. The stories are also expertly entwined and occasionally overlap, which was a nice added touch. Some of the character’s personalities and stories were so emotive and dramatic that I felt like I was in the room with them, witnessing what they were dealing with. With eighteen different stories, there’s something for everyone, and it was impossible to get bored. There were a couple grammatical errors, but nothing that took anything away from the story.
I award 5 stars.